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AI in Finance Function: Notes from the Room  Webinar .
May 15th 2026

AI in Finance Function: Notes from the Room 

On 13th May, FD Recruit hosted a virtual boardroom for UK Finance Directors and CFOs who are already running AI&nbs…

How EMI Share Schemes Drive Growth in UK Startups Webinar .
April 27th 2026

How EMI Share Schemes Drive Growth in UK Startups

Equity incentives are now standard in UK startup offices. When cash is tight but growth targets are high, founders use…

Risks of Hiring the Wrong Finance Director or CFO Recruiting Tips .
April 23rd 2026

Risks of Hiring the Wrong Finance Director or CFO

Hiring the wrong Finance Director or CFO costs two to three times their annual salary once you factor in severance, repl…

What Should a Finance Director or CFO Package Include? Recruiting Tips .
April 13th 2026

What Should a Finance Director or CFO Package Include?

When boards and investors ask what a Finance Director or a CFO compensation package should include, …

Understanding Sweet Equity in UK Private Equity Industry Insights & Surveys .
April 12th 2026

Understanding Sweet Equity in UK Private Equity

Sweet equity has emerged as a cornerstone of private equity (PE) transactions in the UK. For management teams, it rep…

Retained vs Contingent Recruitment: Which Is Right for Your Finance Director or CFO Hire? Recruiting Tips .
March 29th 2026

Retained vs Contingent Recruitment: Which Is Right for Your Finance Director or CFO Hire?

Retained and contingent recruitment fees are broadly the same, often 15 to 30% of first-year salary, so the choice betwe…